When cooking is less of a chore and more of a passion, brilliant pops of red in the kitchen can take it up by notches. Red is the color of passion and vivacity, and although seemingly loud, works well in modern contemporary modular kitchens . It is mainly used in designing kitchen cabinetry , and…

Kitchen Maintenance can be a hassle. When a kitchen has been used for several years, and starts to show wear and tear, maintainence must be done regularly, but its also a pain. Keep these 3 handy tips in mind before you begin. 1. Equip yourself with the right kitchen cleaning tools It’s a…

Kitchens accumulate a huge amount of dust and grime, and Indian kitchens even more so. With the amount of oil and spices that we use in our food preparations, our kitchens need an overhaul almost everyday! Follow these 7 kitchen maintenance tips religiously, and look forward to a cleaner brighter…

Choosing the right kitchen materials is one of the main problems encountered while designing modular kitchens . Their choice depends on several factors including longevity, price and overall design. Below are a few basic differentiating factors between MDF and Particle Board, and their individual…

Choosing the right kitchen materials is one of the main problems encountered while designing modular kitchens . Their choice depends on several factors including longevity, price and overall design. Below are a few basic differentiating factors between MDF and Plywood, and their individual…

An L Shaped Kitchen designed along two adjoining walls, is a standard layout in most homes. Adding an island to this layout, ensures that the work stations are very well defined, gives the kitchen a cleaner look and enables smooth movement of kitchen traffic. This popular kitchen layout has an open…

An L Shaped Kitchen Layout is perfect for multi-purpose cooking spaces of today. Their shape and structure make them a versatile fit for almost any space. L shaped kitchens are designed along two adjoining walls, with countertops perpendicular to each other forming an L, a shape that has an open…

Despite technological advancements, chimneys still remain an important feature of modular kitchen interior design. In fact, the best modular kitchen designs in India pay as much attention to chimneys as they do to kitchen cabinet designs. According to interior designers , India is one place where…

Makeovers…. don’t we all love them! Makeovers in kitchens are most often kept on the backburner or completely ignored. While a complete kitchen makeover may not exactly be on your mind now, these 8 tips below are very handy in pepping up the space and giving it a new look. Whether it is changing the…

Design Notes : With accents of brown and cream, this eclectic contemporary kitchen plays up natural light, adding warmth and cheer to the cooking space. There are splashes of color in bright crockery and wall frames that add to the carefree vibe, preventing the room from becoming too staid and…

Lazy Susan or previously called the ‘Dumbwaiter’, unlike what the name suggests, is actually one of the most hard working piece of furniture in the kitchen. A rotating tray that is circular, it was originally designed to be placed on a table or countertop , but is increasingly being fitted into…

Laminates are a very popular cabinet surface solution in modern kitchens . Laminates are durable, stylish, high performance surfacing solution that are commonly heat pressed on to wood sheets. Kitchen cabinets are storage spaces that not just hold a great amount of food, utensils and appliances, but…

Water Resistant Plywood offers a high degree of resistance to water, in comparison to solid wood or regular plywood. They are great for furniture that is in constant contact with water. Kitchens in homes by their very nature and use, are the most prone to prolonged water damage. Water dripping from…

Annoying pests are a part of every home, and kitchens are no exception. While they cannot be prevented altogether, practicing a few handy kitchen pest control tips regularly can prevent these tiresome bugs from making your kitchen their permanent abode. Kitchens often bear the brunt of rodents, bugs…

You heard that right! Great decor doesn’t always have to cost much. Clever decor infact, costs next to nothing. If you don’t believe us, then read on to find out what our design experts at HomeLane have discovered in home decor. 1. PROBLEM: Furniture set against every wall SOLUTION: Furniture all…

Homes are designed based on personal aesthetics, convenience and overall looks. Seldom is attention given to the functional aspect of furniture – what kind of seating is comfortable for the back and spine, how much at a distance should appliances be placed, how must one design the layout of the…

An elegant pantry unit with an edge, the Pullout and Swing Pantry Unit is available with brands such as Hettich and Kesseböhmer . A swing-type unit is highly convenient and easy to use. Designed like a regular pull-out pantry unit, what differentiates it from another pantry unit, is the ability to…

Finding yourself short of ideas when you’re thinking about colour schemes for your living room ? Perhaps a little inspiration might come in handy. Don’t worry if you don’t have a dream colour scheme. There’s not a lot of people out there who’re matching shades from age 10 onwards and have it all…

Re-purpose old windows for some DIY glam | Image Credit: EladeManu/Flickr Window dressings have become popular all of a sudden. And no, we are not talking only of valances and curtains. For we aren’t old school that way at all! Walk down any street in the country that sells old souvenirs and…

In just a day from now shouts of ‘ Ganapati Bappa Morya ’ will rent the air with their fervent passion, and will continue to do so for two dozen days after. Ardent devotee of the genteel, pot-bellied god if you are, the period of Ganesh Chaturthi would be your proverbial ‘Halcyon Days’. But even if…

“ Because I have a brother, I will always have a friend… “ So goes one of the best brother-sister quotes ever. And on no occasion is it more true than on Rakhi. August is an amazing month for brothers in this country. While for the whole year you may be fighting and cribbing about that annoying…

Colors mean a lot. Colors have their own personalities and when you are designing your home it is always a hard task to choose the right color for a room. Should your living room be a pastel white which can have a calming effect on visitors – and may run the danger of getting stained and dirtied…

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Eco-friendly Products When sustainability took the world by storm in the last few years, it didn’t leave the kitchen too far behind. Sustainable/ Recycled products are becoming increasingly popular in kitchen decor. Eco-friendly cabinetry made from ply and bamboo, mosaic countertops made from…

Modular kitchens comprise of modern kitchen furniture that has been constructed in modules or units. These consist of cabinets and other selected elements of variable sizes. Kitchens have, in the last couple of years, gained a popularity that was previously unimaginable. Before, they were large,…

MDF – Medium Density Fiberboard is an engineered composite wood that has a strong and dense structure and great durability. MDF is mainly composed of small wood fibers glued compactly together, and not wood grain as found in particle board. Because it is compressed hard under very high temperatures,…

A U Shaped Kitchen Layout is designed along three adjoining walls; two parallel walls perpendicular to a third. This kitchen layout is versatile and stylish, providing a seamless integration of space and offering maximum storage. U Shaped Kitchen layout design can be designed to fit into both small…

Designing a kitchen and arriving at a layout plan that you and your spouse, not to forget your decorator is happy with, is a task that is difficult in itself. Choosing the right modular kitchen color scheme that enhances the look and makes the space warm and welcoming, can be positively…

White kitchens personify understated elegance, minimalism and purity. This neutral color works well with modern cooking spaces. Your better half spends a major part of their day here, and your family spends a major portion of their time bonding together while indulging in good home-cooked fare, yet…

Yellow Kitchens: A ray of sunshine when picked up by warm colors enhances the brightness of the space. Yellow and shades of it do exactly that, adding a chirpiness to a modular kitchen space, and thereby increasing appetite as well. Yellow is soothing, calm and a happy color, and according to…

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How many times have we looked at our wardrobes and gone “Oh, I don’t know where to find that dress that I wanted to wear today! It’s hidden behind all this avalanche of junk and I don’t know what to do” *sob* *curse* *cry*. Well the answer is simple, you just need to organize your wardrobe and maybe…

Cabinets, also called carcasses form the basic skeleton of the kitchen structure. There are 4 basic types that every kitchen is equipped with. Cabinets are made up of a variety of materials, are available in myriad colors and can be categorized into different kinds based on their position and size.…

Most of us buy homes and decorate them well into our 30’s. By that time we are well settled and have a list of things we want to own. While furniture and appliances are the obvious choices, there are others that not just add value because of their functionality, but also appreciate with time. Here…

If you’ve looked over your life in the past few days, you’ve either have spent it stuck in traffic in the rains or hunched over your work desk at all hours. While there isn’t much that can be done about the former, there is something you can do about the latter especially if you are someone who is…

Open plan homes were born out of a resistance against the boxed-in closed kitchens of old, allowing spaces to merge with each other for a more seamless ambience. Open plan homes began to be built more than a decade ago, and many homeowners today are adopting this kind of lifestyle. This style of…

Plants can liven up any kind of home decor. Thriving greens in the home inject a freshness, sense of warmth, health and well being. If you’re wondering how to begin placing them around, and what kind will suit the home, here are 3 common household plants you should keep. Among the many things we do…

When it comes to sofa upholstery, the material that is used is as important as the furniture itself. If your choice is between fabric or leather, we’ll make it easy for you with some pointers below. Leather is often chosen by homeowners to upholster their sofas in living rooms . There are a large…

Whether you have a tiny cubicle, a large desk, or a share in an office row, clutter can find its way to your workspace. You’ll be amazed by your capacity to mess up even the smallest and most linear working space, not to mention your desktop if nothing else comes in handy. However, clutter does have…